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Kin'ya Kitaōji

b. 1943

Japanese actor

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About Kin'ya Kitaōji

Born 1943. Kin'ya Kitaōji is a Japanese actor, television actor and singer.

is a Japanese actor.

Biography Early life He was born in Kyoto, son of jidaigeki film star Ichikawa Utaemon, and graduated from Waseda University School of Letters, Arts and Sciences II in Tokyo.

Acting career Kin'ya made his debut with his father in the 1956 Toei film Oyakodaka Kitaōji played one of the lead roles in Hideo Nakata's psychological thriller film The Incite Mill.

In recent times, Kitaōji voices the Hokkaido-inu character of "Father" in SoftBank Mobile's White Family advertising campaign.

Filmography Film Year Title RoleNotesRef.

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Dubbing Year Title Role Dub for Ref.2009Hachi: A Dog's Tale Professor Parker Wilson Richard Gere

Video games Year Title Role Notes Ref.2010Yakuza 4 Seishiro Munakata

Honours Medal with Purple Ribbon (2007) Order of the Rising Sun, 4th Class, Gold Rays with Rosette (2015)

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Important facts

Born
23 February 1943, Kyoto
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Actor, television actor, singer
Nationality
Japan
Education
Waseda University, Gyosei Junior and Senior High School
Awards
Medal with Purple Ribbon; Elan d'or Award for Newcomer of the Year; Kikuta Kazuo engeki shō; Mainichi Film Award for Best Actor
Also known as
Kinya Kitaoji, Kitaōji Kin'ya, Kitaoji Kinya, Kin'ya Kitaoji, Kitaoji Kin'ya, Kin'ya Kitaouji

People in Kin'ya Kitaōji's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Richard Gere
b. 1949
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Hideo Nakata
b. 1961
Film director
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Ichikawa Utaemon
1907 – 1999
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Contemporaries

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Crystallographer

Frequently asked questions

Who is Kin'ya Kitaōji?

Japanese actor

When was Kin'ya Kitaōji born?

Kin'ya Kitaōji was born on 23 February 1943 in Kyoto.

What is Kin'ya Kitaōji's occupation?

Kin'ya Kitaōji is an actor, television actor and singer.

What nationality is Kin'ya Kitaōji?

Kin'ya Kitaōji is Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kin'ya Kitaōji

· Wikidata: Q3548239

· DBpedia: Kin'ya Kitaōji

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